It was a great professional development day filled with analyzing progress through data and goals, collaborating in committees to plan for next year, and strengthening our focus on continuous improvement. The day ended with an instructional Amazing Race where teams competed in challenges centered around our school and district’s Wildly Important Goals.
Owsley Co. High School Class of 2026
Congratulations to Isac Lewis, Charlie Roberts, Alaina Roberts, and Traven White for perfect attendance for the entire 2025-26 school year. Today, each received a pair of Apple AirPods.
Photo from today's Class of 2026 Graduates Walk at OCES!
Today, OCHS freshmen and sophomores celebrated a great school year at Main Event in Lexington, Ky.
☀️📚 SUMMER LEARNING ADVENTURE 📚☀️
Although we will not have traditional summer school this year due to low enrollment, Owsley County Schools is excited to offer a Summer Learning Adventure for our K-5 students from May 27 through July 31, 2026.
💻 Students in grades K-5 can continue learning all summer through our district online learning programs.
📖 READING: IXL Reading (K-5)
Students must complete:
✅ 500 minutes
✅ 80 lessons
✅ 70% or higher mastery
🔗 Visit: https://www.ixl.com
➕ MATH: DreamBox Math (K-5)
Students must complete:
✅ 500 minutes
✅ 80 lessons
✅ 70% or higher mastery
🔗 Visit: https://www.dreambox.com
📌 Teachers will be sending home student login information for both programs.
🌐 NEED INTERNET OR DEVICE SUPPORT?
The Owsley County Public Library is partnering with Owsley County Schools, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM to provide:
📶 Internet access
💻 Device support
👩🏫 Tutoring assistance
🎉 SUMMER ADVENTURE REWARDS 🎉
Students who successfully complete BOTH the math and reading requirements will be eligible for an end-of-summer reward trip once we return to school in the 2026-2027 school year!
🎡 Incoming OCES Grades 1-2: Trip to Malibu Jack’s Lexington
🎢 Incoming OCES Grades 3-5: Trip to Kentucky Kingdom
🦉 Let’s keep learning, growing, and soaring all summer long!
Although we will not have traditional summer school this year due to low enrollment, Owsley County Schools is excited to offer a Summer Learning Adventure for our K-5 students from May 27 through July 31, 2026.
💻 Students in grades K-5 can continue learning all summer through our district online learning programs.
📖 READING: IXL Reading (K-5)
Students must complete:
✅ 500 minutes
✅ 80 lessons
✅ 70% or higher mastery
🔗 Visit: https://www.ixl.com
➕ MATH: DreamBox Math (K-5)
Students must complete:
✅ 500 minutes
✅ 80 lessons
✅ 70% or higher mastery
🔗 Visit: https://www.dreambox.com
📌 Teachers will be sending home student login information for both programs.
🌐 NEED INTERNET OR DEVICE SUPPORT?
The Owsley County Public Library is partnering with Owsley County Schools, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM to provide:
📶 Internet access
💻 Device support
👩🏫 Tutoring assistance
🎉 SUMMER ADVENTURE REWARDS 🎉
Students who successfully complete BOTH the math and reading requirements will be eligible for an end-of-summer reward trip once we return to school in the 2026-2027 school year!
🎡 Incoming OCES Grades 1-2: Trip to Malibu Jack’s Lexington
🎢 Incoming OCES Grades 3-5: Trip to Kentucky Kingdom
🦉 Let’s keep learning, growing, and soaring all summer long!
On Friday, some of our juniors and their teachers celebrated a great year at Dollywood!
Congratulations to Elijah Barrett, for having zero absences, excused or unexcused this school year! Enjoy that bike!
Don't forget to sign up for FREE meals this summer!! Meal Pick-Ups will begin on June 2!
Please sign up for Meal Pick Ups by following this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtkkmqV6Wuf-8xmtB8xqqxG1ATkcnml8YD04NHi1rrBOsH0w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=112958630329743031944
For more information, follow the School Nutrition Page:
https://www.owsley.kyschools.us/page/school-nutrition
Let’s finish strong, Owls!
Keep learning going all summer long! Owsley County Schools has shared Summer Reading and Math Resources for Grades K-5 to help students continue building skills while having fun. We encourage students to practice reading and math for at least 30 minutes each day!
Today at OCHS, Mr. Parker's 6th grade VP Arts students performed the play "The Emperor's New Clothes" in the Kids on Stage Room. Great job, students and thank you to the parents and family members who were able to come out today to support.
Today, our 6th and 7th grade students, teachers, and student peer mentors enjoyed a field trip to Air Raid in London, KY. They had a great time celebrating another great school year at OCHS!
The OCES staff who participated in Secret Pal gathered tonight for their reveal celebration. Building a positive staff culture and supportive environment is so important to creating a strong school community for both staff and students.
OCHS would like to recognize two additional students who have perfect attendance for the entire 2025-26 school year: Traven White and Charlie Roberts. Great job!
OCES 4th Grade visited the Kentucky Reptile Zoo today as part of their science unit. Students saw various reptiles, including alligators and turtles, and watched a live venom extraction.
2nd grade students celebrated their hard work this year with pizza and ice cream from Mr. Cale Turner. They were also presented any earned academic achievement awards for having all Gs, completing math Dreambox topics, attendance, and scoring Proficient/Distinguished in math or reading on NWEA MAP testing. We are so proud of all of them!
Please follow the link below for photos from today's middle & high school Class Awards Ceremony at OCHS. We are proud of all of our Owls, and are happy to recognize those students who work especially hard every day to make us a Parliament of Excellence. https://sites.google.com/owsley.kyschools.us/ocmhsawards/middle-school-awards.
The OCMHS Staff Culture Committee organized a Secret Pal for staff this year, and this afternoon they gathered for their reveal. Having great coworkers and a great place to work is truly priceless.
Reminder for families: The deadline to sign up for Summer School is Friday, May 22nd.
